Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise: Enjoy Serene Cruise through Crystal Waters from Queenstown

Experience the tranquility of Doubtful Sound on a serene wilderness cruise from Queenstown. Marvel at the crystal-clear waters and stunning scenery on a 13-hour round trip adventure.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Cruise around Doubtful Sound in the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
What's Included
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the tranquil beauty of Doubtful Sound during a cruise on its clear waters while admiring the stunning surroundings. Travel across Lake Manapouri, traverse the 670-meter tall Wilmot Pass and partake in a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise amid the calmness of Doubtful Sound.
The entire round trip will take about 13 hours. If you’d like to arrange for…

Location
88 Beach Street
Beach Street
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vickilee_h
Jun 30, 2025
Doubtful Sound Experience - So well organised. Every member of the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. A wonderful experience
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Amelia_d
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience! - Fantastic experience, such an adventure. Knowledgeable and friendly staff and tour guides - Peanut and Andrew were exceptional! Would definitely recommend if visiting Queenstown.
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Jengjames20
Apr 11, 2025
Don't miss Doubtful Sound - Wow, this day trip is awesome, the ride across Lake Manapouri was gorgeous then a drive over Wilmot Pass before reaching Doubtful Sound, the scenery is stunning, our cruise commentator was entertaining and had so much knowledge. I would recommend this trip to whoever comes to the South Island
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Carleton_m
Mar 21, 2025
Doubtful sound excursion - Spectacular cruise through totally wild country out to the Tasman. Try to ride with Blake as your driver: great described of things Kiwi!
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Bloore745
Mar 12, 2025
The time actually on the... - The time actually on the water was a little too long given the weather. 30 mins less would have been perfect
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Julie_t
Mar 6, 2025
Great long day out to see... - Great long day out to see wonderful natural beauty. Coach, boat, another coach and then another boat but all worth it. Peaceful surroundings, seals and plenty of waterfalls and landscapes.
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Jacqueline_c
Feb 28, 2025
Majestic Doubtful Sound - We had perfect weather for our trip to Doubtful Sound. The team driving and ferrying the group to the Sound was informative and shared their knowledge about the area freely. Having a nature on board the cruise was great in spotting things you may not notice on your own. The quiet moment in a cove was magnificent. One really could soak in the majesty of the area.
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Lisa_t
Feb 27, 2025
A fantastic day at Doubtful Sound - Highly recommend. The entire experience was amazing. Everything was well organised. It wasn't crowded, which meant being able to move around the boat freely. And the scenery was just something that will last in my memory for a long time.
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Lynn_g
Feb 25, 2025
Doubtful Sound - a hidden paradise - This is a long day. Twelve hours from leaving Queenstown to arriving back. However this was worth every minute of the long journey to get there. Our driver/tour leader was Chao and he was professional, very informative, a great driver and also very funny! The 2 hours on the bus to Lake Manapouri was filled with lots of information about the area we drove through. The boat trip across the lake was smooth and the crew were cheerful and chatty. We had ordered the picnic lunch as part of our package and we picked this up before boarding at Manapouri. I would recommend this option. Then back onto a bus with Chao to cross through the forest to Doubtful Sound where we saw waterfalls and our first glimpse of Doubtful Sound from high above. We then boarded the second boat for the three hour trip through the Sound and into the Tasman Sea. The scenery is awe inspiring and the quietness adds to the remote experience. We saw seals basking on rocks at the mouth of the Tasman Sea and an Albatross circling past the boat. It’s hard to describe the vastness and seclusion of the Sound but it is beautiful. On the journey back everyone was excited by what they had experienced but also tired from the long day. I am so glad we chose this particular trip and grateful we had the chance to see this amazing hidden place.
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Ingrid
Jun 13, 2025
Ingrid visit Doubtful Sounds - The tour was a great day out. Very peaceful & informative. The crew from Real NZ great. Dissappointed in cost for this tour paid $100 extra instead of going direct. A huge difference which I could clearly have used towards another adventure. Expensive day but beautiful scenery.
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From $266
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).